Ahsan Mohammad, Ali Mohammed Feroz, Alam Mumtaz
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Secondary and Sports Education, College of Humanities and Education, Fiji National University, Lautoka, Fiji.
BMC Public Health. 2024 Dec 16;24(1):3400. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20971-2.
Motivation levels for exercise vary widely among individuals and are influenced by various factors. This study aimed to compare exercise motivation levels and explore influencing factors among university students.
A cross-sectional research design targeted university students aged range 18 to 32 years. Participants (n = 148) were selected via cluster random sampling. Motivation for exercise was determine by the Exercise Motivation Inventory (EMI-2). EMI-2 comprises fourteen different subscales of motivation, with each subscale containing three to four items. All items were rated on a scale of 0 to 5, with 0 indicating "not at all true for me" and 5 indicating "very true for me." Statistical analyses included ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient to assess differences among demographic variables (year of study, age, gender, marital status, location, and family size) and relationships between motivational aspects.
The average exercise motivation level among all students was 166.94 ± 32.20. Fifth-year students exhibited the highest motivation 178.33 ± 30.37. No significant gender differences were found (p = 0.149). However, age (p = 0.024), location (p = 0.015), marital status (p = 0.050), and family size (p = 0.030) significantly influenced exercise motivation.
University students demonstrate inherent motivation for physical activity, with significant variations observed across demographic factors. These findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions to promote exercise and enhance student well-being. Further research, including longitudinal studies, is warranted to comprehensively understand exercise motivation dynamics in this population.
个体间的运动动机水平差异很大，且受多种因素影响。本研究旨在比较大学生的运动动机水平，并探讨其影响因素。
采用横断面研究设计，以18至32岁的大学生为研究对象。通过整群随机抽样选取参与者（n = 148）。运动动机由运动动机量表（EMI - 2）确定。EMI - 2包括14个不同的动机子量表，每个子量表包含3至4个项目。所有项目的评分范围为0至5，0表示“对我完全不适用”，5表示“对我非常适用”。统计分析包括方差分析和Pearson相关系数，以评估人口统计学变量（学习年份、年龄、性别、婚姻状况、所在地和家庭规模）之间的差异以及动机方面的关系。
所有学生的平均运动动机水平为166.94±32.20。五年级学生的动机水平最高，为178.33±30.37。未发现显著的性别差异（p = 0.149）。然而，年龄（p = 0.024）、所在地（p = 0.015）、婚姻状况（p = 0.050）和家庭规模（p = 0.030）对运动动机有显著影响。
大学生表现出对体育活动的内在动机，不同人口统计学因素之间存在显著差异。这些发现强调了量身定制干预措施以促进运动和提高学生幸福感的重要性。有必要进行进一步的研究，包括纵向研究，以全面了解该人群的运动动机动态。
